Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a simple brown robe with black stripes complete with hood. She has moderate length yellow fur. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 7000 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around her ears. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Hatae hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman is renowned for her bright grey dresses and hats. Sporting a chestnut mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature crossbow.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor. His crest, while still mostly green, has prominent grey streaks. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is renowned for her bright violet dresses and hats. Her red hair is lengthy. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 6000 gp. Coral (110 gp). Coral (110 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Jade (110 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Coral (110 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Jet (110 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Sard (40 gp).

Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Gynk's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Gynk lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gifted student she started as a Courier, but she got bored and became a Farmer. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 4'1" and wears grey trousers with green and tan striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She keeps her auburn hair in a flapper bob. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Ostracized due to the divine powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Just what you see.